Executive & Production Management
Executive

Executive Producer

Duane Ram

Strategic vision, budget oversight, and designer management.

Production Lead

Production Manager & CEO

Bryanna Quinonez

Show Caller, Management of In-Kind Partnerships, and CEO of L for Lupus Community Foundation.

Production Lead

Associate Producer

Jax Buttle

Production execution, runway operations, and model cueing oversight.

Production

Runway Director

Dave Alcarez

Technical execution of runway flow, model line-up, and stage cues.

Production

Production Coordinator

Gabriella Johnson

Logistics support, volunteer scheduling, and inter-departmental communication.

Assistant Stage Manager
  • Mansi Sodhi
FOH / Logistics

FOH & Logistics Manager

Victoria Hambrook

Management of Guest Registration, VIP entry, and overall venue logistics flow.

Donations

Sponsorship Leads

Sara Gallego & Nataly Perez

Management of monetary donations and sponsor relations.

Design

Decor Lead

JQ Events

Event atmosphere, set design, and venue aesthetic planning.

Backstage Department
Backstage Lead

Backstage Manager

Nikisha Mitran

Director of backstage flow, model line-ups, and cue readiness.

Backstage Team
  • Shaun Parker (Assistant Manager)
  • Subhana Enayat
  • Dhyana Desai
  • Reesheda Brown
  • Tamera Coston (Crew Support)
  • Téa Coston (Audio/Tech Assist)
Designer Relations

Designer Relations Manager

La La Linton

Primary liaison for all designers, managing collection needs and judging criteria.

Backstage

Wardrobe Leads

Nancy Vivaldi & Starla Thompson

Garment care, quick change management, and dresser coordination.

Front of House (FOH)
FOH / Entry

Registration Lead

Maddison Brodeur

Managing registration team and entry checkpoints.

FOH & Ushers Team
  • Susan Rodriguez (Box Office)
  • Ashley Weed
  • Ashley Jo Morales
  • Katie Beth
  • Britnae Jacobs (Runner)
FOH / VIP

VIP Concierge

Katherine Rohrer Smith

Dedicated support for VIP guests, sponsors, and designers.

Sales

Merchandising

Teri Chu

Management of gift bags and merchandise sales.

Visual Production
Video Lead

Media Manager

Nate Zielke

Director of videography team, broadcast content, and archival footage.

Photo Lead

Photography Manager

Noelle Blanco

Managing shot lists, media pit operations, and ensuring sponsor coverage.

Photography

Official Photography Team

Tim Engle (Lead)

Production photography and editorial capture.

Team Photographers
  • Chris Pollard
  • Kofi Dodi
  • Melisa Garcia
Digital & Brand Strategy
Marketing

Marketing Coordinator

Angelina Genigeorgis

Coordination of advertising, PR lists, and outreach materials.

Creative

Visual Content Lead

Matthew Wojciak

Graphic assets and branding support.

Digital

Digital Media Lead

Eugene Ento

Management of digital assets, headshot databases, and technical media support.

Socials

Social Media Manager

Sophia Quach

Live event coverage and story updates.

Content Team
  • Maria Flores
  • Brenda Hana
  • Aubiny Gause
Positions Pending Selection
Pending

Makeup Manager

Coordination of MUA teams and execution of designer beauty looks.

Pending

Hairstyling Manager

Organize styling teams to execute creative designs per designer requirements.

2026 Official Designer Roster
Featured Designers
Headworks Designs
James Head
Entwined Mind
Jen Mills
Ken Adams Fashions
Ken Adams
Article Consignment
Valerie & Abe Sanchez
Whotookthatpic
Tracey Benedict
Kandi Cota
Kandi Cota
LiBush
Anita Ivayo
Special Presentation: Redding Fashion Alliance
Sugarcane Sweet
Julie Kong
Rena Hembrock
Rena Hembrock
Decarol
Decarol
Kostelec Bridal
Antonia Kostelec
Emerging & Next Gen
Miss Velvet Cream
Scatha Allison
Myra Kim Designs
Myra Lowder
Nicolay
Tamika Huff
Fantasy Creations
Nicole Jordon

Verified Attendance Record

Event: Day 2 Casting (Jan 24)
STATUS: OFFICIAL AS-RUN
START: 9:30 AM
END: 2:00 PM
TOTAL HRS: 4.5
1. Front of House & Logistics
FOH Lead (Covered Maddison)
FOH Logistics
Victoria Hambrook ✔ VERIFIED
  • Managed exterior line & check-in flow.
  • Distributed casting sheets.
Guest Relations
Check-In Support
Ashley Weed ✔ VERIFIED
  • Assisted with casting sheet distribution.
Station 1: Laptop
Database Verifier
Téa Coston ✔ VERIFIED
  • Verified model registration on laptop.
  • Managed QR code station.
Logistics
Floater / Support
Gabriella Johnson ⚠ VERIFY
  • General production support.
  • (No email confirmation found).
2. Holding & Measurements
Holding Area
Holding Manager
Shaun Parker ✔ VERIFIED
  • Organized models waiting for measurements.
  • Paced the release to stats station.
Station 2: Measurements
Measurement Tech
Mansi Sodhi ✔ VERIFIED
  • Took physical stats (Height/Bust/Waist).
  • Covered for Nancy Vivaldi.
Station 2: Measurements
Scribe
Starla Thompson ⚠ VERIFY
  • Recorded stats on casting sheets.
  • (No email confirmation found).
3. The Room (Flow & Judges)
Room Queue
Queue Coordinator
Nikisha Mitran ✔ VERIFIED
  • Grooming check (Hair/Heels).
  • Managed flow into the judging room.
Station 4: The Room
Designer Liaison
La La Linton ✔ VERIFIED
  • Managed Judge's Scoring Sheets.
  • Assisted Director.
Rover / Exit
iPad App Lead
Tamera Coston ✔ VERIFIED
  • Operated iPad "Newspaper" app.
  • AirDropped photos to models.
Backstage
Crew Support
Dhyana Desai ⚠ VERIFY
  • (No email confirmation found).
4. Media & Content Team
Station 3: Media
Headshot Station
Eugene Ento ✔ VERIFIED
  • Captured standardized headshots.
  • Managed digital file organization.
Social Media
Socials Lead
Sophia Quach ✔ VERIFIED
  • Live Instagram Stories / BTS Updates.
  • Managed Content Shot List (Covered Matthew).
VIEW EXECUTED SHOT LIST
Socials Support
Content Crew
Maria Flores ✔ VERIFIED
  • Captured candid moments.
Socials Support
Content Crew
Brenda Hana ✔ VERIFIED
Official Media
Event Photography
Kofi Dodi ✔ VERIFIED
Official Media
Event Photography
Melisa Garcia ✔ VERIFIED
5. Designer Attendance
Sales & Casting
Miss Velvet Cream
Scatha Allison ✔ VERIFIED
  • Merch/Sales Station Active.
  • Seated for Model Review.
Casting Review
Kandi Cota
Kandi Cota ✔ VERIFIED
  • Seated for Model Review.
Casting Review
Ken Adams Fashions
Ken Adams ✔ VERIFIED
  • Seated for Model Review.
Casting Review
Redding Fashion Alliance
Julie Kong ✔ VERIFIED
Casting Review
Myra Kim Designs
Myra Lowder ✔ VERIFIED
Casting Review
Nicolay
Tamika Huff ✔ VERIFIED
Casting Review
Headworks Designs
James Head ✔ VERIFIED
Casting Review
Entwined Mind
Jen Mills ✔ VERIFIED
Casting Review
Whotookthatpic
Tracey Benedict ✔ VERIFIED
Casting Review
LiBush
Anita Ivayo ✔ VERIFIED

Production Call Sheet

Day 1: Saturday, Jan 17th
CALL TIME: 10:00 AM
DOORS OPEN: 11:00 AM
WRAP: 2:00 PM
Step 1: Exterior & Check-In
Exterior / Public Liaison
FOH Logistics Lead
Maddison Brodeur Confirmed
  • Manage exterior line & public walkway.
  • Spokesperson for model/parent questions outside.
  • Radio Check-In before sending models in.
Station 1: Entry
Check-In Lead
Victoria Hambrook Confirmed
  • Hand out Casting Sheet (Name/Email ONLY).
  • Manage physical sign-in sheet.
  • Assist Spanish-speaking models.
Station 1: Entry
Laptop Verifier
Susan Rodriguez Confirmed
  • Verify model is Registered in Master Database.
  • Red Flag: If not registered, send to QR Code wall.
  • Do not allow Unregistered models past this point.
Step 2: Holding & Measurements
Holding Area
Holding Manager
Shaun Parker Confirmed
  • Organize models waiting for measurements.
  • Pace the release: Don't flood the tech stations.
  • Maintain quiet in the staging area.
Station 2: Measurements
Measurement Tech 1
Nancy Vivaldi Confirmed
  • Take physical stats: Height, Bust, Waist, Hips.
  • Call out numbers clearly to Scribe.
Station 2: Measurements
Measurement Tech 2
Mansi Sodhi Confirmed
  • Scribe: Write stats clearly on Casting Sheet.
  • Write Model # on top right of sheet.
Step 3: Media & Room Queue
Station 3: Media
Headshot & Data
Eugene Ento Confirmed
  • Sticker: Write Model # Bold. Place on Left Chest.
  • 3 Photos: Headshot (in frame), Profile, Full Body.
  • Upload to Profile (if iPad ready) or Save to Drive.
Room Queue
Queue Coordinator
Nikisha Mitran Confirmed
  • Grooming Check: Hair back. Jackets/Sweaters OFF.
  • Bag Drop: Ensure bags left in drop zone.
  • Heels: Must be on. Facilitate borrowing if needed.
  • Send into Room in groups of 5.
Step 4: The Room & Exit
Station 4: The Room
Designer Liaison
La La Linton Confirmed
  • Sit with Director.
  • Filter models based on Designer Requirements.
  • Manage Judge's Scoring Sheets.
Rover / Exit
iPad App Lead
Tamera Coston Confirmed
  • Float between Exterior and Exit.
  • Take "Newspaper App" group photos.
  • AirDrop photos to models immediately.
Production Support / Floaters

Optional Attendance (Standby Crew). Report to Maddison or Shaun if you arrive.

Katherine Rohrer Smith
Guest Relations / Runner
Britnae Jacobs
Model Coordination / Stats
Ashley Weed
Guest Relations
Ashley Jo Morales
Guest Relations
Dhyana Desai
Backstage / Socials

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